Alpha Gal Friendly Pumpkin Seed Brittle with Honey & Cinnamon
Crunchy, golden, and warmly spiced, this pumpkin seed brittle hits that perfect sweet-salty note that makes it impossible to stop at just one piece. Coconut oil stands in for butter, and the whole recipe is built entirely from plant-based and seed ingredients — no mammalian products anywhere in the mix, which is exactly what makes it such a reliable treat for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. Honey carries the sweetness and drives the brittle to hard-crack stage, locking the pepitas into that satisfying snap you want from a proper confection. Cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in a cozy, almost chai-like warmth that makes this feel far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. The technique moves fast once the honey hits temperature, so having everything measured and ready before you start is the real secret to pulling it off cleanly. Once it cools and shatters into jagged shards, it's equally at home on a snack board, tucked into a gift bag, or eaten straight off the parchment.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove. Measure out the pumpkin seeds and spices before you begin — the honey mixture moves quickly once it reaches temperature.
- 2
Combine the honey and coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the coconut oil melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
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